On Sunday afternoon, the Cleveland Cavaliers will play the Boston Celtics at home in Ohio.
The Cavs most recently beat the Detroit Pistons by a score of 113-109.
Jarrett Allen played 21 minutes, finishing with eight points, three rebounds and one steal while shooting 4/7 from the field and 0/2 from three-point range.
Cavaliers Make Jarrett Allen Announcement
For Sunday’s game, the Cavs will be without Allen, as he has been ruled out due to a knee issue.
Underdog NBA wrote: “Jarrett Allen (knee) listed out for Sunday.”
Allen is in the middle of another strong season for the Cavs.
The former All-Star is averaging 15.3 points, 8.5 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 63.6% from the field in 51 games.
He has been especially good since the addition of 2018 MVP James Harden.
Underdog wrote (on February 24): “James Harden changed Jarrett Allen’s life
29 PTS | 10 REBS | 87% FG 22 PTS | 13 REBS | 50% FG 21 PTS | 9 REBS | 83% FG 15 PTS | 10 REBS | 50% FG 26 PTS | 14 REBS | 80% FG 11 PTS | 13 REBS | 50% FG
20.7 PPG | 11.5 RPG | 75.0% FG
Without Harden: 13.9 PPG | 8.1 RPG | 68.0% FG”
Allen Before The Cavs
The former Texas star was the 22nd pick in the 2017 NBA Draft after one season of college basketball.
He spent the first half of his career playing for the Brooklyn Nets.
His career averages are 13.0 points, 9.2 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.2 blocks per contest while shooting 64.1% from the field in 619 games.
Serena Winters wrote (on February 2): “Jarrett Allen, ladies and gentlemen!!!
The ONLY player in Cavs history to record 40+ points and 17+ rebounds.
The FIRST player in NBA history with 40pts/15rebs/5asts in under 30 minutes! (Also had 4 blocks and 2 steals).
What a stat line. What a guy.”
The ONLY player in Cavs history to record 40+ points and 17+ rebounds.
The FIRST player in NBA history with 40pts/15rebs/5asts in under 30 minutes! (Also had 4 blocks and 2 steals).
What a stat line. What a guy.
Bravo @_bigjayy_ 👏
Cavs Ahead Of Celtics Clash
The Cavs are coming off a season where they were the first seed in the Eastern Conference.
Right now, they are the fourth seed with a 39-24 record in 63 games.
They have won seven out of ten (and two in a row).
Following their showdown with the Celtics, the Cavs will play their next game on Monday night when they remain at home to host the Philadelphia 76ers.
Cleveland Cavaliers Make Jarrett Allen Announcement Before Celtics Game